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Douglas Jerry POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Huron Twp,MI, USA |
posted 12-29-2001 04:52 PM
Hello Prowler Owners, My name is Doug, I live in south eastern Michigan and I am having a hard time wiping the grin off my face. My wife Lynn put a small box under the Christmas Tree and when I opened it - it said go look in the garage. When I walked in to the garage, their she was, a beautiful 2002 YELLOW PROWLER. It's been 4 days now after Christmas and I'm still glowing. It's killing me at this moment because it's snowing and I can't take it for a ride. So I've had all my friends over to see it. What an eye catcher. Question - is their anything I should do for winter storage? Appreciate any comments Thanks and Happy Holiday's Doug |
Marc-Colo-99 POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Aurora, Colorado |
posted 12-29-2001 04:57 PM
Doug Congratulations and welcome. Now check the events section and follow the catavan from Michigan out to Colorado for the Rocky Mountain High event next June. Don't know about winter storage myself (unless you count the car being at Prowler Pro for 2 months for modifications) as we are able to drive ours pretty much year round but I'm sure some of those on the board will have some good ideas. Stop in often and keep posting. ------------------ |
CJ POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Rochester Hills, MI USA |
posted 12-29-2001 05:01 PM
Hi, Doug.......Congratulations on your new Cat!!! The greatest Christmas present!!! Welcome to the POA!! I'm in Michigan also, and here is my procedure for storing the cat: We fill the cat with gas, adding fuel stabilizer at the gas station - drive the cat back to ensure the stabilizer reaches throughout the fuel system. Full tank of gas minimizes the amount of air in the tank, minimizing oxidation of the fuel. We use battery tenders because they monitor battery voltage, only charging to maintain a full charge, never overcharging. Battery Tender just released a permanent bleed for the battery and with a cap to protect the connector. Also change the oil and filter before storing it. Air the tires to the maximum pressure on the sidewall, making sure to remember to lower them to the recommended levels in the Spring. In our climate, cold winter, high humidity, stored in a garage that is used daily, we elect to bag the car. There are many types of bags. The best solution is a black plastic bag and large quantities of dessicant in the bag to remove all moisture within the inert atmosphere. When the car is removed, it is absolutely as clean as the day it was put away with the engine starting faster than I would care to have. We thoroughly cleaned the cat, making sure it is completely dry before putting it in the bag. Also making sure that it is waxed and detailed. We cover it with its normal car cover before putting in the bag. It is a type of bag that zips on three sides. You drive the car onto the bag carefully. Distribute the dessicant tubes under the hood, in the trunk, in the interior and in the bag. We used 20 lbs. and extracted 1 to 1 1/2 gallons of water. Then we put on the normal cover so that the bag doesn't scratch the car if it blows around at all. We put on the battery tender and zipped up the bag. When we took it out this Spring, it was as clean and beautiful as the day we put it in. ------------------ Classic/Beautiful - I'm referring to the Cat of course! |
catterumpus Prowler Junkie From:rapid city, SD USA |
posted 12-29-2001 05:12 PM
If you live up north in the winter weather follow CJ's advice. Thanks, CJ! Doug, was it a total surprise? If you really didn't know at all what was coming, tell us what was your first thought when you opened the package and went to the garage. ------------------ |
BeWare POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Acworth , Georgia , USA |
posted 12-29-2001 05:37 PM
Wow! a Prowler for Christmas. Congratulations. Welcome to the POA. First thing you need to buy for the Kat is front fender flaps. These are a must. ------------------ |
SasyMama Prowler Junkie From:Lambertville, Mi, Monroe |
posted 12-29-2001 05:39 PM
Hi Doug, Welcome. yes, flaps are a first must We are just 20 minutes south of you in Lambertville, MI. I lived in Huron Twp years ago, by the golf course off of Inkster. Love the Apple Festival in October. Anyway, I just got a 2002 Yellow for Christmas too. I love it. We have to get together. If you are looking for a bubble to store your car, let me know. There is a guy here that sells them for the members of the Toledo Corvette Club cheap. Just ordered a new one. Sassy Ps Doug, what dealer did you get it at. I have the best mechanic in MI down here. Don't let anyone work on your car. This message has been edited by SasyMama on 12-29-2001 at 05:43 PM |
Douglas Jerry POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Huron Twp,MI, USA |
posted 12-29-2001 07:19 PM
Thanks for the warm welcome, I knew something was up but I did not expect a prowler. I was totaly surprized. I told my wife when they first came out I wanted a yellow cat. Sometimes wishes come true. Thanks Catterupmus. CJ thanks for the great information. Where do you purchase these dessicant tubes and battery tender? At Murray's - Auto Zone? SasyMamma congratulations on your new cat. Yes, I would like to get a bubble to store my cat. Let me know. Yes we close to each other we will have to get together. Two Yellow Cats cruising around sounds like fun. Friendly Chrysler in Warren, Mi is were she purchased the prowler. Marc, I'll check and the events section. Colorado trip sounds like alot of fun. Thanks again Doug
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SasyMama Prowler Junkie From:Lambertville, Mi, Monroe |
posted 12-29-2001 07:50 PM
Douglas I know Friendly Chrysler, My cousin got a PT there and ..well... I will send you an email about them later. |
CJ POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Rochester Hills, MI USA |
posted 12-29-2001 09:11 PM
Doug, Here is the link to the company that sells the CarJacket and the dessicant tubes: We chose this type of bag because it is our understanding that the fan-inflated bubbles circulate available air that has high relative humidity. Those bags are generally clear and allow any ultra-violet light to penetrate. Our research indicates that the translucent CarJacket, along with the 20lbs. of dessicant (the bag comes with 10 lbs.) is the optimal solution. The darkness and inert atmosphere in the bag work especially well. We find that the 20lbs. from the beginning of Fall storage weighs 30 lbs. when we "let the cat out of the bag" in the Spring! That means approximately 1 1/2 gallons of water was removed from the controlled atmosphere! The dessicant can be re-used by drying it in the oven just before re-use. It comes with instructions on how to do that.
Of course, this is a matter of choice and this is just our opinion based on our extensive research. This is the third winter for our CarJacket and my cat is just as good as new. I know that other people store their cats for the winter without any of these bags and say they have not had any problems. We prefer to not take any chances, but then we store it in our daily garage!! We also know of another source here in Michigan that is a authorized dealer for the bags and will sell them to the Prowler Owners at a discount. Email me if you are interested.
In addition, following is the link for the Battery Tenders that we purchased. There are many different kinds, being sold everywhere, but this is the best deal we found anywhere! They are usually sold retail for approx. $59.95. As you wil; see when you click on the link that they sell theirs for $33.95. It is the one with the Order #01991. http://www.accwhse.com/batteryt.htm This message has been edited by CJ on 12-29-2001 at 09:29 PM |
Dave Mills POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Johnstown, PA, USA |
posted 12-29-2001 09:27 PM
I store my Cat in a garage that does not get used in the winter. I use the battery tender and I fill the fuel tank and stabilize, but I just use the Mopar car cover since the garage is closed up until Spring. ------------------ |
SasyMama Prowler Junkie From:Lambertville, Mi, Monroe |
posted 12-29-2001 10:08 PM
Actually the bubble was designed for protection in the garage than anything else. It is to keep a distance from the car. I know a guy that the bubble saved his car from extensive damage. There was a large wallboard of tools that gave way in his garage. It hit the bubble and bounced directly to the floor without even touching his vette. Yeah, you might get more moisture from the bubble, but these cars won't melt, and you probably get more from your first car wash, then all winter long in the garage. It's really what type of protection you really need. I guess you could put a dehumidifier in your garage and It would work with the bubble too.. Just a thought. Hey, that is what I am going to do, get a dehumidifier and but it in my garage and silicone all my doors shut. Sassy |
onaprwl POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:covington,louisiana,U.S.A. |
posted 12-30-2001 12:01 AM
High Doug, Only thing I can suggest for winter is if you can't drive it, is SLEEP IN IT. ENJOYYYYY. The grin, it may never go away. Get use to it. Welcome abord. ------------------ |
ALLEY CAT POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:mesa, az, USA |
posted 12-30-2001 09:54 AM
Doug - Welcome to the POA website and be sure to join us often! Next, if you and Lynn ever split, I'll take her!!! What a lady to have for a wife! YOU are a LUCKY man! My advice would be to move to Arizona and take in the sun and Prowling 345 days per year! We down here are unaware to this thing referred to as winter storage,,,,,,,,what is it? ENJOY THE RIDE ------------------ |
Douglas Jerry POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Huron Twp,MI, USA |
posted 12-31-2001 06:23 PM
Alley Cat, Yes she is a great gal and I wouldn't trade her for anything. I should move to AZ, then I could use all my toys year round. Thanks for the warm welcome and Happy Holidays in warm country |
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